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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
French Chamber of Deputies,

The sittings occupied by deputies in France
indicate their politics, and one can grade the
conservatism or radicalism Of member by
his seat. On the right of the president of the
chamber sit the Anti Republicans, composed
OF the Bonapartists and the Legitmists; they
compose the Right, and the Extreme Right is
composed Of the radical Bonapartists and Le-
gitimists. The center is occupied by the
Moderates: according as deputy sits Just TO
the right or the left Of the central aisle does
he belong to the Right Or the Left Center. To
the left of the president are the Republicans
the radicals being seated at the extreme left
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A Delightful Summer Dessert.

A delightful summer dessert is composed OF
one quart Of milk, one-third Of box Of gela-
tine, four tablespoonful Of sugar, three eggs
and vanilla havoring. Put the gelatine in
the milk and let stand for half an hour. Beat
the yolks with the sugar and stir into the
milk. Set the kettle into hot water and stir
until the mixture begins to thicken like soft
custard. Have ready whites Of eggs beaten to
stiff broth; the moment the kettle is taken
from the fire stir them in quickly and turn
into molds Set away in cold place to
harden
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
UNDERGROUND Wires.

Mr.. R. g. Gully, the author Of handbook
Of telegraphy, says that more than thirty
years ago underground wires were tried in
England; one system running along the Lon
don and Northwestern railway from London
to Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, another
along the high road from London to Carlisle.
Neither worked more than five years, al
though constructed with the greatest care
and at much expense. The method adopted
in Germany is to form complete cable, just
as for submarine work, with sheath Of gal
vanized steel wire, and to coat it with btu
men while laying it in q deep trench. The
cost is great, but SO is that Of the annually
recurring breakdown Of overhead lines
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Comm Thro' the Rive.

1t is disputed whether the poet Burns meant
that Jennie was kissed when coming through
the tall growing rye grain or through the
little stream of that name on the northwest of
Ayrshire. The latter Of these two suggestions
seems absurd. At any rate there is nothing
especially captivating in the idea Of girl be-
ing kissed when wading stream, but whether
it is in the picture called up or in long associ-
alton. we do see something very pretty in a
young girl advancing through field of wav.
ing grain and treated in the same fashion by
her lover.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Making Soft Wood Hard.

In England hard wood is made out Of soft
wood by the compression of the latter. For
carrying out this process is employed pow
erf,2 hydraulic press, consisting Of q strong
cast non top and bottom, with four steel col
umns and steal cylinder, with large RAM
In the center Of this ram is fitted smaller
ram, fitting into die, which is placed on the
top OF the large ram. The wood is put into
this die and a pressure OF fourteen tons per
square inch is applied. The top pressure
block, which tits the die, is then removed /;
and the small ram, rising, pushes the wood
out at the top Of the die. The Lo1 don En-
gineer claims that the wood thus treated is
made very dense and uniform and so close
grained that it is capable Of taking very
high polish
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Sundry Suggestions.

Rub silver spoons with finely sifted wood
ashes to remove stains left by medicine
Diluted hartshorn is good for taking mil
dew from wooden goods.
Salt and water cleans willow furniture.
Milk bread dries out faster than water
bread.
To remove wet grass stains on white goods
with water, rub in some soft soap and as
much baking soda as will adhere; let stand
half an hour, wash out in the usual manner,
aud the stain will generally be gone.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
FIG. "a SIMPLE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT.

1t is, however. very difficult to place the
needle on the water so gently that it will not
sink; by the method shown in Fig. 1, not only
cambria needles, but much larger ones, pieces
Of copper wire, new steel pens, and even a
gold dollar, can be made to float. A piece of
blotting paper is placed on the water, and the
object carefully placed upon it. In few
minutes the paper will become saturated and
sink, leaving the needle or other object on
the top of the water. The experiment sue
ceeds better il it is slightly CREASED by pass
ing between the fingers or wiping with an
oily rag, and novel compass may be made
by previously rubbing the needle with mag
net, when it will always turn to north and
south direction.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Effective Wall Coverings.

Chintz wall coverings are quite in favor,
especially for bedrooms. To he pretty and
effective for bedroom, chintz Of very
light ground, with small floral designs in soft
blues, pinks or yellows would be good.
Striped patterns should be avoided for this
purpose. Darker patterns than those sug-
gested can Of course be found il light room
is not wanted.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Boiling Fish.

An experienced cook wraps his fish in a
sheet of paper before boiling it. Square nap
kins of cheese cloth are better. A sheet Of
paper may lie placed inside the napkin, which
should be pinned in place. In this way the
fish may be liftei out of the pot without
danger Of breaking apart, and be served with
out being nlangled by the fork.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A0r0t0(l Bread.

Aerated bread is sometimes called the per-
feet bread It is made without yeast OF soda
by forcing carbonic acid gas by machinery
through the dough which has been mixed with
water alone. This method is, Of course, not
practicable for housekeeper. There is no
fermentation and no loss Of nutrtive ele-
ments or OF favor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Foreign and Native Trees.

Professor Sargent, director of the Arnold
Arboretum, of Harvard college, estimates
that five foreign trees are planted in New
England to one native. Yet, of all foreign
trees introduced into America, the willow
alone, he thinks, has qualities not possessed in
a greater degree by some native. The Euro
pean oak and the Scotch, Austrian and Cor
sican pines all die at about the time when
they should be in their prime, and the Nor
way spruce. at corresponding age, is de-
crepit and unsightly.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A Light Carriage Robe.

Billiard cloth makes very suitable car
riage robe for spring and summer use, and
gray or any light color is pretty. Pink the
edges all round and also pink strip about
two inches wide Of darker color, on the
edge Set the darker strip under the edge of
the main piece, letting as much show as you
like and stitch together. Embroider your
monogram or any appropriate design in
crewels in the center of the robe
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Removing Grease sno...

The following is an excellent way to remove
grease from delicate fabrics: Cover the spots
thickly with powdered French chalk. Lay Il
piece OF blotting paper over this and place a
warm but not hot iron upon it. Let the iron
remain little. II the grease is not entirely
removed, repeat the operation
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Vaccination Against Yellow Fever.

Six thousand five hundred and thirty -four
persons submitted themselves to protective
vaccination against yellow fever in Rio
Janeiro in 1855. During these two years,
according to statements made by Frere and
others to the Academy Of Science, 1875 per-
sons have died from yellow fever, and Of
that number 1867 were unvaccinated, eight
only of those who had received the treat
ment having died. These gentlemen state
that, taking as the basis of their calculation
the population exposed to the contagion, the
percentage Of deaths for the whole number
was per cent, whereas for those who had
been subjected to preventive NEGOTIATIONS it
was only per 1000
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A FavOrite Dish.

French toast is favorite dish with children
and many grown people. It is made Of thin
slices cut from a stale loaf and moistened in
milk and eggs, two eggs to pint Of milk,
and then fried on griddle with mixture OF
butter and lard, or butter and beef drippings.
It is eaten with sugar or syrup like griddle
cakes
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
FANCY FLOWER BASKET.

It is made of straw, and is filled with flow
ers, according to the taste Of the purchaser.
Ribbons with the name Of the florist in small
gilt letters hidden in the loop Of the bow de-
corate the little cart It is a refreshing
change from the more conventional baskets
that are usually employed for the purpose.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Fir Tree Oil.

Sir tree oil" is a new remedy that horti-
culturists are recommending for all the trou-
bles incident to plants half pint Of the oil
to ten gallons of water is the proportion for
soft wooded plants. 1t is accredited with re-
moving verbena rusts and destroying rose
slug, etc.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Beware of Swindlers

We have exposed during the last year
many swindlers who advertise under the
name of medicine, vile compounds which
need pure medicine and blood purifier, we
can honestly recommend Sulphur Bitters.
Editor Sun,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Up Stairs. Down Stairs, In Kitchen and
In the Lady's ParlOr.

A plain, straight backed, splint bottomed
rocking chair may be made into very pretty
fancy chair. II old, the frame can be painted
red, blue or any color preferred. Then make
very thin fiat cushions for the back and seat
out Of gray linen and tie them on with pretty
bows OF rather wide ribbon. Or, instead Of
linen, velvetsen Of some rich color such as
brown. dark blue, green, etc, and lined with
ticking. may be used for the cushions.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A Safeguard Against Fire.

1t is a common practice in France to coat
the beams, the joists and the under side Of the
flooring Of buildings with thick coating of
lime wash as preventive against fire. It
Is a preventive Of prime ignition, although
1t will not check fire when once under head
way.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Political. Scientific and General Informs
tion ON Matters Familiar.

The word acre Is from the Latin ager,
Greek agnos, field. The Greek acker means
both field and measure Of land Most ma
tions have some measure nearly correspond
ing, such as what one pillow could plow in o
day. The English statute acre consists of
4,s4O square yards. The chain with which
land Is measured Is twenty-five yards long
ana square chain will contain twenty-five
by twenty-five or 4s4 yards, 10 that ten
square chains make an acre. The Scotch
acre is larger than the English, and the Irish
Is larger than the Scotch.
The following table shows the values Of
other measures compared with the English
Nora.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
RESULTS OF PROTECTIVE VAGINA.
TON AGAINST YELLOW FEVER.

Underground Wires In England and Ger.
many-A simple Preventive Against
Fire-How Needles, Steel Pens and Gold
Dollars Can be Made to Float.
II a very fine cambria needle Is carefully
placed upon water 1t will not sink, although
much heavier than an equal mass of water.
This Is due to the fact, explains La Ma
ture, that the bright surface OF the metal Is
not wet by the water, which Is repealed from
1t by capillary action, the same as the mer.
curry in barometer is repealed from the
sides OF the glass tube.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08

The Newest Floral Decoration.
The newest floral decoration, according to
Wick, who is authority in all matters per-
tanning to flowers, is the one shown in the ac-
companying cut.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
Blue Laws,

The name blue laws, was originally an.
piled to the code drawn up in 1850 for Con-
necticut. 1t was given them in derision Of
their strictness Tue word blue was also an
piled, as it often is now, to Presbyterians
perhaps because Of the blue mantle spread
over the preaching tub some of the ministers
used.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
A Common Termination of Irish Name,

A common IerminattOn OF Irish Names.
A very large number Of Irish names end
with "agh." Agh generally means field in
Irish. Thus: Cavanagh means hollow field;
Currah, race field. 1t is not improbabls
that these names were originally given 10
people who dwelt in or near localities which
were indicated by the name sn4e4
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08

FIG. IA SIMPLE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT..
Thus little depression is formed in the
water, as shown in Fig. 2; and the total bulk
Of water displaced by the needle is equal to
that which would fill the depression under
the dotted line CD, which would more than
equal the weight Of the needle, which, there
fore, remains on the surface
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08
The Distance of Planets.
The following table gives the distance from
the sun of the planets:

1t will be seen that the furthest planet
from the sun is Neptune, and the nearest,
Mercury. The one is invisible to the naked
eye from its remotemess, the other from its
contiguity. The largest is Jupiter, the small
est, Mercury, whose diameter is but a fourth
larger than the moon, while the diameter Of
Jupiter measures $1,000 miles, the earth's
being 5000 Those having satellites are
Jupiter, 4; Saturn, s; Uranus, 4; Neptune,
l. Venus and the earth are very near alike
i'll size. Mars is smaller, having diameter
of about one-half Of either of the other two.
or one-sixth their bulk.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08

The German morgen is becoming obsolete,
as Germany has adopted the French metricai
system.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-07-08

The Council has done more work during
the past year than in all its previous ex-
istence and its prospects are good for the
future, and it will soon take rank among
the first Councils in this jurisdiction"
In 1875, w. A. Haskins, T. L. M, and
Samuel B. Page, r. l. NJ, represented
Omega Council in the Grand Council; 1878,
c. H. Greene, T. l. NJ, at both the special
and annual assembly; 1879, C. H. Greene,
T. 1. NJ, 1880, c. II. Greene, I. l. M.
The information that we have concern
ing Washington Council of Hanover the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Teachers Association.

Tho nunI,c oyaminat ions ot teachers for the
schools of Grltiut county inn the spring oil
lss-. will occur ~ the places and ON the dates
herein named: T.,
March. ., In
March. ,
Applicaut- for certificates must bc present
during the entire examination, which IN eacn
instance. will commence ON Friday AT one
Ccrtitcatcs higher than the third grade viii
only loo granted from the regular examination
held on the hast Friday I'm March.
Ithaca. Jan. -, ls~i. ...... -.
GILES r. BROwN, Secretary County Boaru
of school Examiners Az
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
NEWPAPER LAW.

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OF their periodicals, the publishers may CON
tinue To send them until "all hrrearages are
3-Is subscribers neglect or REFUSE To take
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arrears are sent to the publisher.
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per from the office, and then return 1t the pub
fisher resused,-U. 5. Session Laws Tor news
papers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Miss Amy Stark. daughter of Rev.
J. X. stark, pastor of the NJ. +. church.
and Mr.. \. >. Cody of Lake View. were
married at the NJ. + church at II clock
A. NJ. to-day. in the presence OF a large
audience. The ceremony was perform
ed by the brides father, ass. ted 10y
Rev. j. &. Floyd of Big Rapids. The
happy couple were the recipients OF
MANY elegant presents from friends III
Chicago, Mt. Pleasant and Reed City.
They started for New York today on
their wedding trip, and will for the
present make their home at Lake view
The good wishes of many Reed City
friends 20 with them.-Osceola Dom.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-06
At Woodstock, Conntc client.

PUTNAM, Conn, July 4.-Only about
1000 persons were present at the celebra-
ton given by II. B. Bowen, editor of the
Independent, at Woodstock, to-day, less
than half as many as usual. Ad-
dresses were made by Hon. John Ruck, OF
Hartford; Hon. John H. Long, of Massa-
chusetts; Rev. ]. r. Paxton, of New York
and General Horace Porter, of New York.
Hon. Clark E. Carr, of Galesburg, Ill, de-
livered an eloquent eulogy on the late
John A. Logan, which held the closest
attention OF the audience through
out. Rev. w. w. Patton, president
of the Howard University, at Washington.
spoke on ''The Education of the Negro"
and Hon. William Window, of Min
nesota, ex-Secretary of the Treas
ury, on the saloon in Politics."
Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana, was ex-
pected to speak on "0ur Foreign Relations
During the Rebellion" and Senator w. B.
Allison, of Iowa, on The Strength of Our
Government" but it was impossible for
them TO be on hand.
There was fine pyrotechnic display this
evening.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-06
ar PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.
dwelling of a Monument to General Am
brose Burnside.

Providence, r. l., July 4.-The Burnside
monument was unveiled to-day. The skies
were fair and the weather somewhat less
oppressive than for four days past, the ex-
treme heat being tempered by breeze.
The entire militia of the State had been or
dered out by the Governor, and at 10:30
O'Clock procession moved from Exchange
Place through many of the principal streets.
The line was an hour and ten minutes in
passing a given point. There were few
elaborate decorations and the display of
bunting was not general. The line, on ac-
count of the heat, made frequent halts, and
it was after 1 o'clock when the site of the
statue, IN Exchange Place, was reached. a
large stand had been erected south of the
monument and covered with canvas roof.
The line was msssed in front OF the
statue and the exercises we're opened by
the introduction of Governor Davis as
president of the day. The Governor made
a brief address only. Rev. Joseph j.
Wooley, of Pawtucket, offered prayer.
! General Lewis Richmond, of Burnside's
staff, said about thirty words and then,
with the assistance of others of the staff,
unveiled the statue. The work, which is
an equestrian composition OF bronze,
stands on granite pedestal sixteen feet
high, and is one and half times the
size of life, the figure of the general being
nine feet high. The aim was to represent
Burnside as he appeared in the field. He
is apparently upon an eminence. and is
scanning maneuvers at distance, as field
glass is in his right hand. The figure is
turned slightly in the saddle, and the
gaze bent to the left. The horse stands
with all four feet upon the ground. Its
ears are pricked up and nostrils dilated
as if scenting the battle. The statue was
cast by the Henry Bonnald Bronze Com
paDy, of New York, and the work, ped
estal and statue, cost trifle less than
$4,000.
After the unveiling General Horatio
Rogers deliveaed an oration, reviewing
General Burnside's military career. The
delivery of the statue to the city was by
Colonel Robert II. /. Goddard, and Mayor
Robbins received it in the name of the
city. The benediction and the American
hymn closed the exercises at the monu-
ment.
The out-oftown bodies were entertained
in this city and at seashore resorts. The
veteran firemen made a parade in the late
afternoon with some of the oId-time hand
engines. The Grand Army posts held open
house, and this afternoon entertained their
guests at camP-fres.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-06
THE INDIANA BUDGET,
The Whits Caps Of MsrsDgu, Crawford County,
Commit Another Outrage.
Gas at Peru-A Freight Train Wrecked
Attempted Suicide-The New Wheat
-Melons-Other Specials.

CoRYDoN, July 3.-Samuel Gray, cit
izen of Paoli, got notion into his head
that he wanted to visit Marengo, Crawford
County, although he had no special busi-
ness at that place. He accordingly har-
messed up his old gray mare and drove over,
taking his small child along with him, to
see the sights. The first point of interest
he struck was saloon, and he proceeded
70 fill his hide with the pale-red article of
Crawford County manufacture. Mr.. Gray
wanted to show the people of Marengo that
he was an expert driver, and he con-
sequently drove about the streets
in very reckless manner, finally over
turning his wagon, spilling himself and
his child out upon pile of rocks both be-
ing injured to considerable extent. The
citizens then took him to house and put
him to bed, where he remained until ID
o'clock at night when a band Of White
Caps called upon him and gave him forty
nine lashes upon the bare back. When he
was released he at once started for home,
expressing deep regret that he had ever
struck Marengo. The next morning affi-
davits were filed against him, Constable
was sent to Paoli after him, and he was
brought back and fined for being drunk.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-06

Brotherly Feeling Characteristic OF Our
Land Should Endear it to all Citizens"
This evening Mrs. Pickett held a recep-
ton at the Pickett Eivision headquarters,
and for an hour shook the hand of every
one presented to her. Immediately after
the reception she was serenaded by the
Grand Army Of the Republic band. The
Pickett men then adjourned to the garden
of the house where the Sixty-Ninth Penn
sylvania men were holding forth. Speech
making and toast offerings were then the
order till late in the night.
Cowan's Battery and the Wheeler Rifles
departed at 9 O'Clock this evening, and
some of the Philadelphia Brigade also left
for their homes.
The Pickett Division will leave at
O'Clock in the morning. and the remain
Ing Philadelphians will leave about 8
o'clock.